Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends and family, both near and far.
It still excites me to share the video of the first public concert where my song Canada, Our Canada was performed on April 28, 2017, by Elder College Singers of Delta, BC which is the singing group I belong to. It was part of Celebrating Canada’s 150th concert series. I wrote both the music and the lyrics.
Here is the link to me reciting the lyrics: https://youtu.be/Ob00BpvhyqQ
Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends and family. Here is the song I wrote for Canada’s 150th Anniversary, with a timelesss message.
Being recited https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_UTp87iKVg
Elder College Singers performing it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5phOYu2xTEY
I would love to have my song sung by children throughout Canada to teach them how fortunate we are to be living in this wonderful country. Message me if you can help me distribute it.
CELEBRATING CANADA
Let’s celebrate Canada every day,
not just July 1st each year,
remembering how fortunate
we are to be living here.
We have so many opportunities
and also the freedom to choose.
Participating is what’s important,
no matter if we win or lose.
We can express opinions
on all topics to which we relate,
by word of mouth or in print—
that’s a big reason to celebrate.
Natural beauty is evident
in this vast country of ours,
rivers, lakes, mountains, forests,
meadows – I could go on for hours.
Appreciate all your surroundings,
both near to you and far,
whether you’re walking close to home
or going for a drive in your car.
Take a quiet moment
to be grateful, to feel at peace,
it empowers body, soul and mind
and allows stress to be released.
Celebrate with family and friends,
associates and neighbours too.
Be aware of your surroundings
and treasure each unique view.
Jean Kay
Have a safe and wonder-filled long weekend everyone.
